Passover Eve:
Passover Eve: New community breaks ground in Binyamin
The new town of Maoz Tzur connects Gush Dolev-Telmonim to Route 443, making the establishment of a new community a strategic move in western Binyamin.
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Woman moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv
A woman was moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv. Rescue forces are at the scene.
'Shape of the Land of Israel'
'Shape of the Land of Israel': Smotrich shows the piece of shrapnel that wounded his son
In a personal post, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich shared a photo of the shrapnel that was removed from his son's body after he was wounded in Lebanon.
IDF kills Hezbollah tunnel architect
Mahdi Vafaei, head of the engineering branch in the Quds Force's Lebanon corps, was killed in Iran. He was the mastermind behind dozens of terror tunnels in Lebanon and Syria.
Cluster head missile:
Doctors fighting for life of critically injured 11-year-old girl
Sheba Hospital updated that medical teams are fighting for the life of the 11-year-old girl critically injured by the Iranian missile strike in Bnei Brak. Her father is in moderate condition, and six additional children have been admitted to the emergency room.
Chag Sameach!
Erev Pesach and holiday times 2026
The joy at the prospect of the seder, at noting the times below, and at keeping the holiday’s mitzvot is accompanied by prayers for the safety of our IDF soldiers fighting at various battle fronts for our safety and security.
For threatening US companies
US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese for threatening American companies
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz sharply criticizes Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for sending threats of “criminal liability" to American companies for working with Israel, calling her the “UN’s leading in-house Hamas propagandist".
Poll:
Poll: 66% of Americans want quick end to Iran war
Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 66% of Americans want the US to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if it means not achieving Trump administration’s goals.
Roaring Lion in numbers
Roaring Lion in numbers: Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions
The IDF has carried out more than 800 strike sorties against the Iranian regime, using approximately 16,000 munitions. Over 5,000 new targets were identified and struck.
Rubio:
Rubio: End of Iran war is near, but not today or tomorrow
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Fox News that the end of the war in Iran is approaching, though not immediately. He states the US is on or ahead of schedule in achieving its four war objectives.
Herzog to world Jewry:
Herzog to world Jewry: In dark times, Passover reminds us of resilience
In a video statement for Passover, President Isaac Herzog urges global Jewry to draw strength from tradition, embrace faith, and look toward a future of safety and peace as “one nation, Am Echad."
Three Israelis extracted from restaurant in Qalqilya
Civil Administration extracts three Israeli citizens who had entered Palestinian Arab city in violation of the law and at great risk to their lives.
Terror using civilian company
Terror using civilian company: IDF strikes facility providing chemicals to Iranian regime
IDF strikes secret Iranian facility owned by Tofiq Daru Company that systematically supplied fentanyl and other chemicals to the SPND organization for developing chemical weapons.
Watch: American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad
American freelance journalist kidnapped in central Baghdad. Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors.
Iranian threat against Apple, Google, and Intel
The IRGC warned that the companies “have become legitimate targets because they are a primary component in planning and tracking assassination targets."
Baby dies after circumcision, mohel arrested
A Bnei Brak mohel is under investigation for negligent homicide after an infant he circumcised two weeks earlier passed away from an infection.
IDF Spokesman:
IDF Spokesman: No prior indication of massive barrage on northern Israel
Shortly after Hezbollah launched dozens of missiles and drones at northern Israel, IDF Spokesman Defrin clarified that the IDF had no warning of the barrage.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'We have inflicted 10 plagues on Iran's axis of evil'
Prime Minister Netanyahu delivers a statement to the nation on the war with Iran and Hezbollah on the eve of Passover.
Four barrages in 20 minutes
Four barrages in 20 minutes: Continuous fire from Lebanon toward northern communities
At least 15 rockets were fired from Lebanon toward wide areas in the north-from the Krayot to Kiryat Shmona. So far, six impact sites have been identified. There were no casualties.
Danon shows Security Council
Danon shows Security Council: 'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed that the recent incidents in which UNIFIL forces were hit in southern Lebanon were a direct result of Hezbollah activity.
Commander's powerful message after four soldiers were killed
After four Nahal Reconnaissance Unit troops fell in battle, the brigade commander reminds his troops why they are fighting.
Trump:
Trump: 'My sole focus is stopping Iran from getting nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'
US President tells New York Post the war will 'not last much longer,; US is 'obliterating' Iran's forces.
IDF eliminates key Hamas naval terrorist
Ibrahim al-Khaldi, who served as a source of expertise while planning and advancing maritime terror attacks, was eliminated in the area of Nuseirat.
Tehran:
Tehran: 20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours
Over the last 24 hours, the IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting 20 weapon manufacturing sites and a research and development site.
Man who desecrated monument for fallen officer arrested
Police arrested a Mevasseret Zion resident after he allegedly used a hammer to damage a monument for 1st SGT Yossi Kirma, who fell while preventing a terror attack in 2016.
Watch:
Watch: Rocket launchers aimed at Israel destroyed
IDF soldiers of the 146 Division located and destroyed dozens of rocket launchers loaded and ready to launch missiles towards the State of Israel.
Chief of Staff to CENTOM chief
Chief of Staff to CENTOM chief: 'Iranian axis is collapsing, we'll achieve our objectives'
Eyal Zamir hosted Admiral Brad Cooper to coordinate the next steps in the joint campaign against Tehran.
Missile-cam:
Dramatic missile-cam footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran
Special footage published by the IDF for the first time shows precise strikes carried out against air defense systems across Tehran.
IDF reveals:
IDF reveals: Hezbollah seized Christian village, using it to launch attacks
The IDF revealed that Hezbollah took control of Qawzah in southern Lebanon and has begun launching terror attacks from within the village.
Trump
Trump: 'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move
US President Donald Trump sharply attacked France after it prevented the passage of planes carrying military supplies to Israel over its territory
Secretary Hegseth reveals he visited troops in Middle East
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, hold a press briefing at the Pentagon to discuss Operation Epic Fury.
Hit and run:
State prosecution files appeal against lenient sentence for Carol Fassler in hit-and-run
State prosecution files appeal against the lenient one-year prison sentence given to 82-year-old Carol Fassler, after four-year-old Rafael Adana died in hit-and-run in Netanya.
Watch:
Watch: Moment of the strike in Avivim
A construction worker who was working on the roof of a building in moshav Avivim was hit by shrapnel from a missile fired by Hezbollah, lost his balance and fell about 5 meters.
Ben-Gvir sends voice recording to millions of Israelis
Minister Ben-Gvir distributed a personal recording to millions of Israeli citizens to celebrate the passage of the law imposing a death penalty on terrorists.
Will the public fund aid for mortgage borrowers?
Despite opposition from the Bank of Israel and financial professionals, the government is advancing a bill to provide billions in aid to borrowers with variable-rate mortgages.
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Four Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Lebanon
Noam, Ben, Maxsim and Gilad fell during combat in southern Lebanon.
Brother of Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis: 'We asked him not to try be a hero'
Entis' family describes him as a person who was full of joie de vivre, responsibility, and love for others, who left behind a message of unity for the people of Israel
Watch:
Watch: moment of direct impact in Bnei Brak
Iranian attack on the center: a security camera in the Bnei Brak area captured the moment of the massive explosion and the fireball that followed.
9 people injured in center from Iranian missile with cluster warheads
An Iranian missile with a cluster warhead caused multiple impacts in the cities of Bnei Brak, Givat Shmuel, Petah Tikva, and Tel Aviv. Six people were lightly injured.
IDF Reserve Officer:
IDF Reserve Officer: 'Netzah Yehudah incident punishment is collective and excessive'
Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter says the Chief of Staff went too far in his suspension of the entire battalion from duty.
